Purchasing Assistant - General Office

Manufacturing warehouse in the City of Bell Gardens looking for General Office Assistant.

Entry level Position - Duties include Purchasing, Inventory Management, Customer Service.

Essential Functions:

· Create and submit purchase orders.

· Expedite and follow up when necessary to ensure on time delivery of materials.

· Communicate with vendors via phone / email.

· Resolve document discrepancies.

· Maintain / update logs, files, and spreadsheets.

· Review and file documents.

· Daily updates posted to manufacturing job boards.

· Conduct physical inventory counts weekly / monthly.

· Maintain inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels and prevent shortages.

· Assist customers with order updates.

· Responsibilities and activities may change according to company needs.

· Reports to Materials Manager.

Physical demands:

· Ability to lift 25 lbs.

· Ability to bend, kneel, and stand / walk approximately 30 % of the day.

Work environment:

· Primarily an office position.

· Temperatures on the factory floor fluctuate according to the season.

· Office casual

· 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Requirements:

· MS Office Proficiency – Excel, word, email.

· Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross functional teams.

· Bilingual – Helps but not necessary.

Education:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Experience preferred but not necessary.

· Will train the right candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person